Track and Field Tramples Their Opponents

With the Conference Tournament still to come on May 17, several members of the track and field team are already bound for States.

Freshman Kathryn Mayo has already qualified in the 800 and 1600 meter races, as has senior Ryan Thomas. Junior Zach Gentry qualified for the 1600 and 3200 meter by mid-season.

The mens’ 4 x 400 relay team consisting of sophomores Arun Turay and Khalil Green, junior Kevin McCarthy and Thomas are headed to Harrisonburg High for States on June 6. Thomas, Gentry, senior Camron Hatchett and sophomore Ben Gersbach will also be competing at States.

Other athletes looking forward to the post-season are pole vaulters senior Krister Briehl and sophomore Josh Oliver, who both qualified during the indoor season.

The Pats are also looking towards the future with freshman Noah Smith, who ran the 800 in 1:59 at the Dogwood Track Classic on May 2.

“He’s got a lot of potential in track, and I can’t wait to see how the season ends up for him,” Gentry said.